THE Harbhajan-Sreesanth clash has given the IPL governing council an excellent opportunity. An opportunity to show the cricketing world & especially its skeptics, that underneath all its million dollars & the glamour, the fanfare & the uninhibited commercialisation of the sport, rests a pure cricketing soul. ††††Harbhajan has committed a very serious offence. Slapping or punching an opponent in a non-physical contact sport, is as bad as it can get. ††††The eyes of the world are on the IPL governing council as they meet on Monday to tackle a very serious disciplinary issue involving one of the stars of the IPL. ††††The timing of the incident is such that the councilís decision will almost define the credibility & the stature of the IPL in the sporting world. ††††Having said that, lets also spare a thought for Harbhajan. If Harbhajan gets banned for a period of time (which seems the most likely penalty) its important, that after that, Bhajji is not left alone in the wilderness to sort out his own problems. ††††The BCCI should in a way, feel responsible for what Bhajji has become today. ††††I believe Harbhajan needs counselling. The BCCI should take it upon themselves to arrange prolonged sessions of serious counselling for Bhajji. This will ensure that he returns to serve Indian cricket a healthier human being. ††††A few years back, Cricket Australia had turned guardian to one of their most talented young cricketers when he had a problem with alcohol. That young man now leads Australia with distinction and has turned out to be one of the greatest batsman ever. ††††And yes, while Bhajji is going through those sessions may be Sree Santh also could help himself to a few. ††††Hope this issue is quickly & appropriately dealt with, so that we can get back to enjoying the cricket. TCM IN HOT SOUP: Harbhajan Singh